- Visit Spook Hill
- Go to the rodeo
- Get a tattoo
- Go to Dinosaur World
- Have a garage sale and empty the garage
- Go to Sanibel Island
- Go on the Orange Blossom Express
- Run a 5K
- Attend a Brevard County Manatees Baseball Game
- Take a belly dancing class
- Go rafting or tubing in North Florida
- Attend Miami Pagan Pride Day
- Take the test for promotion to Detective
- Go to Key West again
- Go on a Haunted Ghost Tour
- Build a spiral herb garden
- Volunteer with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society
- Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girl
- Visit Mt Dora
- Go see Classic Albums Live
- Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
- Teach Reiki level 1
- Make a fire pit in backyard
- Volunteer at The Women's Center
- Dragon Con
- Visit Blowing Rocks Preserve
- Start a Spiral Scout Group
- Present Workshop about Pagans to Police Academy
- Take Matt to St Augustine for a pirate adventure
- Make Officers of Avalon a 501c3
- Get on the bone marrow donation list
- Give blood 6 times
- Watch the Mama Sea turtles lay eggs
- Leave a large tip to a server and leave a thank you note
- Watch the baby sea turtles hatch
- Start a garden project with the kids from PAL and BCC Environmental club
- Buy a pair of cowboy boots
- Get a drum and learn to drum
- Trip to Atlanta
- Write two articles for magazines
- Make homemade dill pickles
- Take the F.B.I. Statement Analysis Class
Showing posts with label Turning 40. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Turning 40. Show all posts
Monday, June 17, 2013
42 Things to do before 42!
Here is the list for the next year! As always, you are welcome to join me in any of these activities! I start tonight with the baseball game with Family and my good pal, Jessica! When I finish something on the list, this time, I will try to do a small blog post about it! But no pressure, some will get them, some won't!:-)
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Birthday Demands!
The other day in shift meeting, the subject of my birthday came up, because I am the only female and I am older than a lot of my squad.
Cops are strange, the more we like you, the more we tease you. I know some will say that is a form of bullying but it is not. I love my squad and they love me, we have to develop close relationships, it's a survival thing. We have to be willing to put ourselves in life threatening situations and trust that our squad mates have our back. It's easier when you care deeply for each other. You also can't help forming a bond with people who have been with you through apartment explosions, car accidents, almost shootings and the occasional loose pig or alligator in the neighborhood.
So, our Lieutenant told me Happy Birthday since we are off on my actual birthday. And the jokes began. They ranged from old lady jokes, and threats of practical jokes all shift, then someone asked what did I want "Super Hubby" to buy me. S.H. is an officer in the next town over so my whole squad knows him, very well, at work and off work too.
I had no answer. This prompted lots of discussion about the squad wives and things they have asked for....when one guy said "More like demanded!" We all laughed but it got me thinking....... I am not a demanding sort of person. I like to do for my friends and family, it's how I show love. I go with the flow. But shouldn't my birthday be different? Maybe I should ask for just a bit more on this special day.
I wrote out a list of Birthday Demands and gave it to S.H. and the boys. They looked confused but I told them, this way there is no pressure for a gift or trying to even figure out what to buy, in the first place. I am hard to buy for, my interests change like the wind and I am always trying something different.
My list is very simple.
1. I get to sleep in as late as I want. (I made it until 8 AM, I couldn't lay there any longer! LOL)
2. I am not responsible for my regular morning routine of chores...putting out the dog, lowering the a/c, making the coffee, getting the paper, and making breakfast. (Simple, I know but nice to not have to do them!)
3. We will go out for breakfast. I am the only one who LOVES going to breakfast, so today we will go!
4. I will be on the computer writing, playing games, looking at Facebook or watching cat videos as long as I want with little to no interruptions except in an emergency! :-) This means missing digits and/or blood. This also includes if I am reading a book, out in the garden, at my Altar, or meditating!
5. I will be doing no chores, so the dishes, laundry, cleaning the litter box, cooking and anything else that resembles work will be done by others or will wait until tomorrow!
6. My phone will be off all day so no work call ins or fires to put out with any of my groups, volunteer places etc. If it's a true emergency, people know to call S.H. to get to me.
7. I will be taking the time to bring my laptop to get fixed, which I have been putting off, to do stuff for others. I love my laptop, I want it fixed. Today is that day! :-)
8. S.H. and the boys will be ready to do whatever crazy thing I decide we should do today with little to no complaining! Yes, that may mean going to that lecture on Backyard Chickens at the library tonight! :-)
9. If I choose to watch TV or see a movie, it's my pick. I know it's hard for the guys to give up control of the remote but they will be okay, this one time.
10. Any and all of these demands are subject to modification at any time, at my whim, so buckle up guys, it's my 41st Birthday!
After I wrote out the list, I saw one of my favorite places, Florida Wildlife Hospital is having a fundraiser all week, so I will be going to get a pizza and have 20% of my bill go to them....I "demand" you do the same if you live in my area! LOL. The Birthday Girl (girl...41...not quite) has spoken!
And if your Birthday is coming up, make your "Demands List", you deserve it!!!!
Cops are strange, the more we like you, the more we tease you. I know some will say that is a form of bullying but it is not. I love my squad and they love me, we have to develop close relationships, it's a survival thing. We have to be willing to put ourselves in life threatening situations and trust that our squad mates have our back. It's easier when you care deeply for each other. You also can't help forming a bond with people who have been with you through apartment explosions, car accidents, almost shootings and the occasional loose pig or alligator in the neighborhood.
So, our Lieutenant told me Happy Birthday since we are off on my actual birthday. And the jokes began. They ranged from old lady jokes, and threats of practical jokes all shift, then someone asked what did I want "Super Hubby" to buy me. S.H. is an officer in the next town over so my whole squad knows him, very well, at work and off work too.
I had no answer. This prompted lots of discussion about the squad wives and things they have asked for....when one guy said "More like demanded!" We all laughed but it got me thinking....... I am not a demanding sort of person. I like to do for my friends and family, it's how I show love. I go with the flow. But shouldn't my birthday be different? Maybe I should ask for just a bit more on this special day.
I wrote out a list of Birthday Demands and gave it to S.H. and the boys. They looked confused but I told them, this way there is no pressure for a gift or trying to even figure out what to buy, in the first place. I am hard to buy for, my interests change like the wind and I am always trying something different.
My list is very simple.
1. I get to sleep in as late as I want. (I made it until 8 AM, I couldn't lay there any longer! LOL)
2. I am not responsible for my regular morning routine of chores...putting out the dog, lowering the a/c, making the coffee, getting the paper, and making breakfast. (Simple, I know but nice to not have to do them!)
3. We will go out for breakfast. I am the only one who LOVES going to breakfast, so today we will go!
4. I will be on the computer writing, playing games, looking at Facebook or watching cat videos as long as I want with little to no interruptions except in an emergency! :-) This means missing digits and/or blood. This also includes if I am reading a book, out in the garden, at my Altar, or meditating!
5. I will be doing no chores, so the dishes, laundry, cleaning the litter box, cooking and anything else that resembles work will be done by others or will wait until tomorrow!
6. My phone will be off all day so no work call ins or fires to put out with any of my groups, volunteer places etc. If it's a true emergency, people know to call S.H. to get to me.
7. I will be taking the time to bring my laptop to get fixed, which I have been putting off, to do stuff for others. I love my laptop, I want it fixed. Today is that day! :-)
8. S.H. and the boys will be ready to do whatever crazy thing I decide we should do today with little to no complaining! Yes, that may mean going to that lecture on Backyard Chickens at the library tonight! :-)
9. If I choose to watch TV or see a movie, it's my pick. I know it's hard for the guys to give up control of the remote but they will be okay, this one time.
10. Any and all of these demands are subject to modification at any time, at my whim, so buckle up guys, it's my 41st Birthday!
After I wrote out the list, I saw one of my favorite places, Florida Wildlife Hospital is having a fundraiser all week, so I will be going to get a pizza and have 20% of my bill go to them....I "demand" you do the same if you live in my area! LOL. The Birthday Girl (girl...41...not quite) has spoken!
41 Things Birthday Update!
I only completed 22 things this year. The completed ones are in bold and underlined. Last year I managed 25 of of 40!
Some things like the learning archery and fencing...I took a few lessons in both, I would not say I learned them but I did try them and it was super fun!
Thanks to my friends who help get me motivated and come along for the ride! As always whatever, I did not do, this year, will get added to the 42 list. Also, I have decided if something doesn't get crossed off the list in 3 years, I will take it off, it must not be that important.
Some things like the learning archery and fencing...I took a few lessons in both, I would not say I learned them but I did try them and it was super fun!
Thanks to my friends who help get me motivated and come along for the ride! As always whatever, I did not do, this year, will get added to the 42 list. Also, I have decided if something doesn't get crossed off the list in 3 years, I will take it off, it must not be that important.
- Learn Archery
- See Buddha the turtle get released back into the wild
- Go to the rodeo
- Get a tattoo
- Build an aquaponics system in the house
- Have a garage sale and empty the garage
- Lose 10 lbs
- Go to Sanibel Island
- Pagan Food Drive for "The Women’s Center”
- Run a 5K
- Grow more heirloom seeds or unusual foods
- Take a belly dancing class
- Go rafting or tubing in North Florida
- Go to FPG
- Learn to use a sewing machine
- Go to Cassadaga
- Go on a Haunted Ghost Tour
- Build a spiral herb garden
- Get Reiki attunement level 3
- Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girl
- Visit Mt Dora
- Go see Classic Albums Live
- Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
- Teach Reiki level 1
- Make a fire pit in backyard
- Re-do garden Altar
- Fight HOA about chickens!
- Visit land in S.C.
- See an ADF Ritual
- Present Workshop about Pagans to Police Academy
- Visit Morikami Gardens
- Get DNA done
- Go to Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day
- Go Vegan for a month
- Learn Fencing
- Learn to make hpyertufa pots
- Put in application for C.O.G.
- Start a garden project with the kids from PAL and BCC Environmental club
- Buy a pair of cowboy boots
- Get a drum and learn to drum
- Volunteer
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
41 Things Update!
With 2 months and 9 days to go, I have completed 17 out of 41
things...I had better get moving! :-) The competed ones are the ones
underlined and in bold! Thanks to my friends who help get me motivated
and come along for the ride!
- Learn Archery
- See Buddha the turtle get released back into the wild
- Go to the rodeo
- Get a tattoo
- Build an aquaponics system in the house
- Have a garage sale and empty the garage
- Lose 10 lbs
- Go to Sanibel Island
- Pagan Food Drive for "The Women’s Center”
- Run a 5K
- Grow more heirloom seeds or unusual foods
- Take a belly dancing class
- Go rafting or tubing in North Florida
- Go to FPG
- Learn to use a sewing machine
- Go to Cassadaga
- Go on a Haunted Ghost Tour
- Build a spiral herb garden
- Get Reiki attunement level 3
- Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girl
- Visit Mt Dora
- Go see Classic Albums Live
- Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
- Teach Reiki level 1
- Make a fire pit in backyard
- Re-do garden Altar
- Fight HOA about chickens!
- Visit land in S.C.
- See an ADF Ritual
- Present Workshop about Pagans to Police Academy
- Visit Morikami Gardens
- Get DNA done
- Go to Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day
- Go Vegan for a month
- Learn Fencing
- Learn to make hpyertufa pots
- Put in application for C.O.G.
- Start a garden project with the kids from PAL and BCC Environmental club
- Buy a pair of cowboy boots
- Get a drum and learn to drum
- Volunteer
Monday, December 24, 2012
41 Things Update!
With 6 months and 8 days to go, I have completed 11 out of 41 things...I had better get moving! :-) The competed ones are the ones underlined and in bold! Thanks to my friends who help get me motivated and come along for the ride!
- Learn Archery
- See Buddha the turtle get released back into the wild
- Go to the rodeo
- Get a tattoo
- Build an aquaponics system in the house
- Have a garage sale and empty the garage
- Lose 10 lbs
- Go to Sanibel Island
- Pagan Food Drive for "The Women’s Center”
- Run a 5K
- Grow more heirloom seeds or unusual foods
- Take a belly dancing class
- Go rafting or tubing in North Florida
- Go to FPG
- Learn to use a sewing machine
- Go to Cassadaga
- Go on a Haunted Ghost Tour
- Build a spiral herb garden
- Get Reiki attunement level 3
- Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girl
- Visit Mt Dora
- Go see Classic Albums Live
- Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
- Teach Reiki level 1
- Make a fire pit in backyard
- Re-do garden Altar
- Fight HOA about chickens!
- Visit land in S.C.
- See an ADF Ritual
- Present Workshop about Pagans to Police Academy
- Visit Morikami Gardens
- Get DNA done
- Go to Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day
- Go Vegan for a month
- Learn Fencing
- Learn to make hpyertufa pots
- Put in application for C.O.G.
- Start a garden project with the kids from PAL and BCC Environmental club
- Buy a pair of cowboy boots
- Get a drum and learn to drum
- Volunteer
Friday, October 19, 2012
Day 10....but is this the end?
I survived! In fact, I have to say I have not felt this good in 10 years! Not that it was easy. I did well until about a week in, then I had an intense cheese burger craving. But it went away after 15 or so minutes and all was well.
So, even though I have 1 juice to go, I thought I would throw up so numbers.......I lost 11 lbs, 4 inches off my chest, 4 inches off my waist, and 3 inches off my hips!!!!!! I am pretty happy with that!
"Super Hubby" lost 12 lbs, but he did not do any measurements. Tonight, he will go to a juice in the morning and two meals routine. But, I think I am going to continue with the 2x a day juice and raw only food for dinner, until I go camping at the beginning of November.
I found I really like Watermelon, pear and green apple juice for breakfast, and my favorite lunch juice is kale, spinach, tomato, carrot, green pepper and onion! Yummy!!!!
So, I will update this before I go for my un-plugged weekend and let you know how it goes.
So, even though I have 1 juice to go, I thought I would throw up so numbers.......I lost 11 lbs, 4 inches off my chest, 4 inches off my waist, and 3 inches off my hips!!!!!! I am pretty happy with that!
"Super Hubby" lost 12 lbs, but he did not do any measurements. Tonight, he will go to a juice in the morning and two meals routine. But, I think I am going to continue with the 2x a day juice and raw only food for dinner, until I go camping at the beginning of November.
I found I really like Watermelon, pear and green apple juice for breakfast, and my favorite lunch juice is kale, spinach, tomato, carrot, green pepper and onion! Yummy!!!!
So, I will update this before I go for my un-plugged weekend and let you know how it goes.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
41 Things to do before 41!
As usual, on my birthday, I make a list of things I want to do before my next birthday. Here is the to-do list before I hit 41!!!! They are in no particular order and 13 are from last years list, that I didn't get to before today.
- Learn Archery
- See Buddha the turtle get released back into the wild
- Go to the rodeo
- Get a tattoo
- Build an aquaponics system in the house
- Have a garage sale and empty the garage
- Lose 10 lbs
- Go to Sanibel Island
- Pagan Food Drive for :The Women’s Center”
- Run a 5K
- Grow more heirloom seeds or unusual foods
- Take a belly dancing class
- Go rafting or tubing in North Florida
- Go to FPG
- Learn to use a sewing machine
- Go to Cassadaga
- Go on a Haunted Ghost Tour
- Build a spiral herb garden
- Get Reiki attunement level 3
- Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girl
- Visit Mt Dora
- Go see Classic Albums Live
- Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
- Teach Reiki level 1
- Make a fire pit in backyard
- Re-do garden Altar
- Fight HOA about chickens!
- Visit land in S.C.
- See an ADF Ritual
- Present Workshop on Pagans to Police Academy
- Visit Morikami Gardens
- Get DNA done
- Go to Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day
- Go Vegan for a month
- Learn Fencing
- Learn to make hpyertufa pots
- Put in application for C.O.G.
- Start a garden project with the kids from PAL and BCC Environmental club
- Buy a pair of cowboy boots
- Get a drum and learn to drum
- Volunteer
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The 40 Things List - Update
Today I turned 40! Thank The Goddess, I made it! Below is my list that I made last year of all I wanted to do before this milestone birthday. I did ok. I didn't get it all done, I missed 13 things, but now I have a new list to accomplish for a new year! Coming soon "41 Things to do before 41!"
I have crossed out the things I did get to do and hopefully soon, I will post some stories about the fun I had!
Do a girls only trip
Buy a pair of cowboy boots
Go to the rodeo
Get a tattoo
Go see Alex's graduation in Montana
Have a garage sale and empty the garage
Loss 10 lbs
Go to Sanibel Island
Run a 5K
Grow a coffee plant
Take a belly dancing class
Go rafting or tubing
Find 50 geo-caches
Go back to College
Read all of Shakespeare's plays - even the sad ones.
Make my garden pretty, not just useful
Loss 20 lbs
Get a Reiki attunement level 1
Watch the AFI's top 100 movies of all time
Make a message in a bottle
Go to a Sci Fi or Fantasy Convention
Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girls
Pay off the car
Make mosaic stepping stones for my garden
Visit Mt Dora
Go see Classic Albums Live
Play Texas Hold 'Em at a real casino
Have a family photo taken
Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
Go to another Renaissance Faire or Highland Games
Finally watch "A Christmas Story" (LOL)
Go to The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
Teach Jack to Drive
Learn to play racquetball
Save seeds from my garden to re-plant
Practice at the range more
Place a Geo-Cache
Have foot reflexology done
Write anything, a story, a blog, a novel...just write.
Throw myself a Welcome to 40 Birthday party in June 2012
I have crossed out the things I did get to do and hopefully soon, I will post some stories about the fun I had!
Do a girls only trip
Buy a pair of cowboy boots
Go to the rodeo
Get a tattoo
Have a garage sale and empty the garage
Go to Sanibel Island
Run a 5K
Take a belly dancing class
Go rafting or tubing
Go back to College
Loss 20 lbs
Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girls
Visit Mt Dora
Go see Classic Albums Live
Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Fumbling Towards Forty!
Today, I turned 39 years old. I have been raising children for almost 18 years and still have 12 years to go. Because of my "Mommy" status, I don't always have time to drop whatever I am doing and do what I want to do. Sometimes, it takes making plans months in advance and juggling four other lives to find time to celebrate the things I like...
So, having said that I have decided to make my last year in my 30's something to remember. I have a list of 40 things, I will either do or see in the next 365 days! Here they are in no particular order, except for the last, which is my 40th birthday party.
If there is something on this list that you want to do, let me know, the more travelers on a journey, the more fun the adventure.There is nothing on this list earth shattering or life changing really, but it will force me to set aside time for me to focus on me. The things on this list should be easy enough to complete, if I allow myself to make ME a priority.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes...love you all!
Do a girls only trip
Buy a pair of cowboy boots
Go to the rodeo
Get a tattoo
Go see Alex's graduation in Montana
Have a garage sale and empty the garage
Loss 10 lbs
Go to Sanibel Island
Run a 5K
Grow a coffee plant
Take a belly dancing class
Go rafting or tubing
Find 50 geo-caches
Go back to College
Read all of Shakespeare's plays - even the sad ones.
Make my garden pretty, not just useful
Loss 20 lbs
Get a Reiki attunement level 1
Watch the AFI's top 100 movies of all time
Make a message in a bottle
Go to a Sci Fi or Fantasy Convention
Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girls
Pay off the car
Make mosaic stepping stones for my garden
Visit Mt Dora
Go see Classic Albums Live
Play Texas Hold 'Em at a real casino
Have a family photo taken
Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
Go to another Renaissance Faire or Highland Games
Finally watch "A Christmas Story" (LOL)
Go to The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
Teach Jack to Drive
Learn to play racquetball
Save seeds from my garden to re-plant
Practice at the range more
Place a Geo-Cache
Have foot reflexology done
Write anything, a story, a blog, a novel...just write.
Throw myself a Welcome to 40 Birthday party in June 2012
So, having said that I have decided to make my last year in my 30's something to remember. I have a list of 40 things, I will either do or see in the next 365 days! Here they are in no particular order, except for the last, which is my 40th birthday party.
If there is something on this list that you want to do, let me know, the more travelers on a journey, the more fun the adventure.There is nothing on this list earth shattering or life changing really, but it will force me to set aside time for me to focus on me. The things on this list should be easy enough to complete, if I allow myself to make ME a priority.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes...love you all!
Do a girls only trip
Buy a pair of cowboy boots
Go to the rodeo
Get a tattoo
Go see Alex's graduation in Montana
Have a garage sale and empty the garage
Loss 10 lbs
Go to Sanibel Island
Run a 5K
Grow a coffee plant
Take a belly dancing class
Go rafting or tubing
Find 50 geo-caches
Go back to College
Read all of Shakespeare's plays - even the sad ones.
Make my garden pretty, not just useful
Loss 20 lbs
Get a Reiki attunement level 1
Watch the AFI's top 100 movies of all time
Make a message in a bottle
Go to a Sci Fi or Fantasy Convention
Go see The Molly Roger Roller Girls
Pay off the car
Make mosaic stepping stones for my garden
Visit Mt Dora
Go see Classic Albums Live
Play Texas Hold 'Em at a real casino
Have a family photo taken
Visit the Dali Museum in St. Pete
Go to another Renaissance Faire or Highland Games
Finally watch "A Christmas Story" (LOL)
Go to The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
Teach Jack to Drive
Learn to play racquetball
Save seeds from my garden to re-plant
Practice at the range more
Place a Geo-Cache
Have foot reflexology done
Write anything, a story, a blog, a novel...just write.
Throw myself a Welcome to 40 Birthday party in June 2012
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